Spiced Apple Cider Margarita Bliss

This Spiced Apple Cider Margarita combines the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of apple, and the zing of orange, all blended with a generous pour of tequila for a festive and flavorful drink. Serve this cocktail with a sugar-coated rim and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick for a touch of sparkle and a hint of holiday cheer.

Spiced Apple Cider Margarita Bliss

A delightful blend of apple, cinnamon, and tequila, the Spiced Apple Cider Margarita is the perfect holiday cocktail with a touch of sparkle and a dash of sweetness.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced, peeled & cored (add in peel and core to simple syrup)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 oz apple cider or apple juice
  • 0.50 oz lime juice
  • 0.50-1 oz honeycrisp simple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine the apple peel and core, brown sugar, water, and cinnamon. Cook on low for 30-60 minutes to create a simple syrup. Strain the syrup and allow it to cool before using. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, apple cider or juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  3. Mix cinnamon and sugar on a small plate. Wet the edge of a lowball glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the plate of sugar.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Top with apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!